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Model Railroad Backdrops With Street Scenes Add Dimension And Really Bring The Scene To Life

Most model railroads try to reflect real life whether it is a present day scene or a moment in time from the 1970’s, 1960’s, 1950’s or even earlier. Regardless of what era is being modeled, the people of the time needed places to live and shop. That’s why a street scene with people and vehicles rarely looks out of place on a model railroad layout. Trouble is; street scenes can take up a lot of space unless they are positioned against a backdrop, or at the edge of the layout. Putting them against a backdrop is often a great option as it allows more space for other scenery or track and gives the impression the scenery stretches further than is does. Below is a new series of 7 low relief houses that are perfect for placement against a backdrop.

model of terraced houseshttp://www.modelbuildings.org/low-relief-buildings-D.html

Another new series is this set of 6 shops with upstairs accommodation. These shops come with 12 different shop signs so you can change the signage to suit your railroad.

model railroad storeshttp://www.modelbuildings.org/low-relief-buildings-E.html

These buildings are easy to download and construct using foam core sheets or core flute (both are cheap to buy in big sheets at a DIY store). The downloadable plans come with easy to follow instructions. The website includes a special ZOOM tool so you can see the fine detailing closeup.

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